Instant Pot Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs
"This all-in-one Instant Pot spaghetti with turkey meatballs is a quick and simple meal that the entire family, including the kids, will absolutely adore!"
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons skim milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 pounds 93% ground turkey
- cooking spray
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup torn basil
- 28- ounce can crushed tomatoes
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 12 ounces dry whole wheat spaghetti
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 2 small cloves crushed garlic
- 1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Instructions
- 1
In a sizable mixing bowl, blend together the milk, breadcrumbs, Pecorino cheese, minced garlic, egg, tomato paste, chopped parsley, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- 2
Incorporate the ground turkey into the mixture, using a fork to combine all the ingredients without overmixing. Form the mixture into 18 meatballs.
- 3
Activate the sauté function on the Instant Pot, then add the oil and minced garlic. Sauté until the garlic turns golden, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
- 4
Power off the pressure cooker.
- 5
Stir in the tomatoes, basil, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired, then carefully nestle the meatballs into the sauce.
- 6
It's alright if the meatballs are tightly packed or not fully submerged in the sauce. If necessary, you can layer a few on top of one another, just avoid pressing them down.
- 7
Snap 12 ounces of dried spaghetti in half and arrange it in one or two layers over the meatballs. Refrain from stirring.
- 8
Add 2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth over the spaghetti.
- 9
Secure the lid tightly and ensure the valve is set to the sealing position. Program the cooker to HIGH pressure for a duration of 8 minutes.
- 10
Once the cooking time is complete, perform a quick release to release the pressure, then turn off the unit and remove the lid.
- 11
Gently mix the pasta into the sauce; it will thicken and absorb some liquid, so there's no need to be concerned if it appears too soupy.
- 12
Serve right away, garnished with freshly grated cheese and basil.